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Railroad
05-07-2022, 07:52 PM
First, I need a recommendation for chrome plating, in the South if possible.
Made about 120 mile round trip today. I noticed the rolls bars are pitting, still waiting to get painted, never left outside. I need to get this done with a quick turnaround, but any recommendation is welcome.
Last week my horn quit working. Today, my turn signals quit and I think my dash lights at the same time.
4 way flashers still working.
Thanks for any advise. Not looking forward to crawling under that dash.
Any chance F5 will warranty 20th anniversary roll bars?
edwardb
05-07-2022, 09:56 PM
Did you seal the windshield post on the LH side? Above the fuse panel? Assuming you have it in the usual location. Water and/or moisture will make it into the fuse panel if the post isn't sealed. Just happen to know...
Railroad
05-08-2022, 07:57 AM
Paul, thanks for the advise. Unfortunately for me, I did hose the car off before departing. The car is still in gel-coat, so no sealing. Now I feel dumber.
I guess fuses or flashers will need checking.
thanks again,
Jim1855
05-08-2022, 09:00 AM
Good goo, does exactly what it says. Peals off nicely. I've put it on paint, no issues at all.
https://www.amazon.com/18354-Seal-Removable-Caulk-10-1-Ounce/dp/B001QFZS6E/ref=asc_df_B001QFZS6E?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79989522876857&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589101639045&psc=1
Chrome. Not what it used to be. Real expensive now, fewer shops about the only ones left are the big guys that run large production volumes. The EPA really hurt the chrome platers, probably for good reason.
I had a bar powder coated, worked well, looked OK but not chrome.
Jim
Railroad
05-09-2022, 03:09 PM
Got everything fixed up. Pulled the flasher. It was nearly full of water. $13 later, new heavy duty flasher everything is good.
I used some of the red tape F5 had on the body to seal up around the windshield post. I could not find the seal and peel, local.
Fuse was blown on the horn, 15 amp. All the wires and horn look good?
Pulled both roll bars.
Quoted $350 to 500 per side.
Will probably make a call tomorrow to get them shipped out.
Thanks for the replies, made my day better.
Supposed to get painted soon.